Assistant Principal - Safeguarding and Student Welfare - Full-time - Special Needs Position

Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy, Swanley

• Ref:KCC207-7164-99L
• Posted:03/03/2023
• Pay:£51,347 - £56,583
• Start Date:As soon as possible
• App Close Date:24/03/2023 at 23:45
• Interviews:TBC

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Assistant Principal – Safeguarding and Student Welfare

Competitive Remuneration Package

Swanley, Kent

Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy is a specialist day and residential school for children and young people aged 8-19 who have moderate to severe learning difficulties and autism. We are committed to providing a learning environment and learning pathway that enables all our pupils to achieve the best they can and help prepare them for adult life so they can live as independent a life as possible. Many of our pupils have additional needs including ADHD, Downs Syndrome and language difficulties. Referrals come from local authorities across London, Kent and the South East.

We have a highly skilled team of professionals including teachers, teaching assistants, speech and language therapists, occupational therapists, a school nurse and residential staff. We are fortunate in having an amazing site where our children can access seventy-eight acres of green space and woodlands. We have two Forest Schools as well as purpose-built playground areas and sports areas.

We are looking for an exceptional individual to operationally manage safeguarding caseload and support student welfare. As a result, there will also be a great deal of interaction with parents. You will also be DSL. We have introduced Positive Behaviour Support this academic year and are fully signed up to its values and ethos. We are looking to embed this across the whole school over the next two to three years. In this role you will work closely with the Deputy Principal and the Senior Leadership Team to embed the approach. This is laying the foundations of great practice. You will benefit from an enthusiastic and energetic team of leaders and staff, who are highly committed to “a quality life for all.”

You will have a demonstrable track record of successful work in a similar environment. Your ability to establish relationships with the broadest range of individuals will be critical to our future success. Previous experience of PBS would be an advantage but is not essential. Of most importance is a strong belief in the approach and a desire to work towards our vision. All our staff must be kind; none more so than in this role.

For more information download full details on the role at www.pentir.com/roles/parkwoodhall/apsafeguarding .

For a confidential conversation about the role then contact Mike Phillips (mike.phillips@pentir.com)           on           07830-313915           or                                                        Maureen Nicholas (maureen.nicholas@pentir.com) on 07540-222519 at our advisors Pentir.

Closing Date: Friday 24^th March 2023.

Parkwood Hall Co-operative Academy is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. We welcome applicants from underrepresented groups including ethnicity, gender, transgender, age, disability, sexual orientation, or religion. Appointment to this post will be subject to an enhanced DBS check.

Information about the school

Parkwood Hall is a residential and day school for pupils aged 8-19 years with moderate to severe learning difficulties and other complex needs including autism and language difficulties. We are passionate about our Co-operative values of self-help, self- responsibility, democracy, equality, equity and solidarity.

Parkwood Hall aims to provide an outstanding and supportive learning environment which challenges students to achieve success. The core learning values, which are at the centre of the curriculum, focus upon developing the student’s resilience and ability to make informed life choices.

Job Contact Information

• Name:Saimah Iram
• Address:Parkwood Hall, Beechenlea Lane, Swanley, Kent, BR8 8DR
• Telephone: 01322 664441
• Email: contact@parkwoodhall.co.uk